As part of my ‘Showcasing the Shoreline’ initiative to talk with business owners throughout the 23^rd District, I recently met with Dick Shriver, Publisher for “Estuary: Life of the Connecticut River” magazine, his wife Barbara and their son Richard.

The magazine, written by experts in the field, focuses solely on the Connecticut River Watershed, features articles on science and conservation, wildlife, recreation, history, people, and lifestyle. The goal according to Richard, is to convey information…

As part of ‘Showcasing the Shoreline,’ a NEW initiative designed to highlight the 23^rd District, I’d like the opportunity to meet with business owners and organizations throughout our community to learn first-hand the contributions you are making toward our local economy.

With many large and small businesses spread throughout the towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook, I’d like to highlight the things that make your businesses unique and learn more about some of the challenges you may…

Lawmaker Recognized by Connecticut’s Leading Business Organization

HARTFORD –The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) has recently released their ‘State House Voting Records’ annual report for 2023 and State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) has received a 100% score for his votes on key bills that impact Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s…

Representative is Encouraging Area Residents to Join in Efforts to Help Local Residents in Need

HARTFORD – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) is partnering with Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau to collect non-perishable food items and toiletries to assist local families during the Thanksgiving holiday.

When:
Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where:
Big Y World Class Market
90 Halls Road, Old Lyme

In addition to the collection on November 18^th, Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau will hold…

HARTFORD—House and Senate Republican Leaders on Tuesday urged legislative Democrats and Governor Lamont to join them in demanding the immediate ouster of SEIU Connecticut State Council Executive Director Kooper Caraway over his public remarks in support of terrorists who are responsible for recent atrocities committed against Israeli citizens.

In a letter to the Governor and leaders of the legislature’s Democrat majority caucuses, House and Senate Republican Leaders Vincent Candelora and Kevin Kelly…

During today’s Special Session, we confirmed a Supreme Court Judge, moved up CT’s presidential primary by four weeks, and instituted an election monitor in Bridgeport due to some recent improprieties that occurred during their Mayoral primary race.

• Decreased weekday service on Shore Line East from 23 trains to 16 trains.
• Proposed Shore Line East Train…
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Lawmaker is Present for Every Vote During the 2023 Regular Session

HARTFORD – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) has once again achieved a perfect score for votes taken on the floor of the House of Representatives for the 2023 legislative session.

Each year, the House Clerk’s Office releases the data on members’ votes during the Regular Session and Representative Carney was present for all 368 votes taken during that time, one of 68 lawmakers to receive a perfect score.

“It’s been my honor…

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering will be designing Wrong Way Detection Systems to be installed at 27 limited access highway off-ramps on Routes 2, 9, 95, and 395 deemed to be high risk for wrong way drivers.

This project will consist of installing pedestals, thermal and CCTV cameras, solar panels, cellular modems, internally illuminated signs, and signage.

The detection will then activate flashing red LED lights located on the borders of internally illuminated…